With market volatility hitting the headlines and the geopolitical landscape seemingly changing every week, risk management is once more at the forefront of every CFO’s mind. One instrument that has become an established part of any financial risk management toolbox is the deal-contingent hedge.

Hedge program costs can range from forward points, to trading costs, to fixed and variable operational costs that include systems and personnel. Program benefits often include risk reduction, operational ease, and favorable accounting treatment. This article will address leading practices and...

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Most operational FX risk falls into two broad buckets, cash flow risk and balance sheet risk. When companies think about hedging their foreign exchange (FX) risk, it is important for them to consider the impact balance sheet risk can have on their financial statements in determining their hedging...

Most operational foreign exchange (FX) risk falls into two broad buckets, cash flow risk and balance sheet risk. Cash flow risk (occasionally referred to as margin risk) refers to volatility in an organization's revenue and expense line items if left unhedged.

When companies think about hedging their foreign exchange (FX) risk, it is important for them to consider what types of risks they have and which currencies they might want to hedge. Most operational FX risk falls into two broad buckets, cash flow risk and balance sheet risk.

When a company initially evaluates FX hedging, whether due to organic growth, acquisition, or a change in the business model or ownership structure, fundamental risk management questions arise. These usually boil down to "Should we be hedging?" “How should we be hedging?” and “Where does hedging...